. It What is the News? Spices Board India and UNDPs India’s Accelerator Lab signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU). The MoU aims to build a blockchain-based traceability interface for Indian spices. It will enhance transparency in the supply chain and trade. About blockchain-based traceability interface: Blockchain-based traceability interface will be integrated with the e-Spice Bazaar portal.… Continue reading MoU on “Blockchain-based Traceability Interface” for Indian Spices
Category: Factly: Science and Technology
This category contains all Current Affairs Factly Articles for Prelims, related to Science and Technology. You can find all relevant Science and Technology related updates on this page. This page is specifically useful for UPSC Prelims exam.
DRDO develops “Advanced Chaff Technology” to safeguard naval ships
What is the News? Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed an Advanced Chaff Technology. It will safeguard the naval ships against enemy missile attack. About Advanced Chaff Technology Chaff is a passive expendable electronic countermeasure technology. It is used worldwide to protect naval ships from enemy’s radar and Radio Frequency (RF) missile seekers.… Continue reading DRDO develops “Advanced Chaff Technology” to safeguard naval ships
“ProrIISe Software” to automate legal process for Intellectual Property
What is the News? Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, (IISc) and Prorigo Software Pvt. Ltd. jointly developed the ProrIISe Software. About the ProrIISe Software: The ProrIISe Software aims to automate the legal and bureaucratic part of the patent process. It will be helpful for registering intellectual property developed by Indian academicians. Significance: This software is… Continue reading “ProrIISe Software” to automate legal process for Intellectual Property
“NASA’s InSight lander” Detects Massive Quakes on Mars
What is the News? NASA’s InSight lander detects two strong quakes on Mars. The lander is a part of NASA’s InSight mission to Mars, launched in 2018. About NASA’s InSight Mission InSight is short for Interior Exploration using Seismic Investigations, Geodesy and Heat Transport. It is a NASA Mission. The Mission aims to study the deep interiors… Continue reading “NASA’s InSight lander” Detects Massive Quakes on Mars
Health Ministry Releases “National Policy for Rare Diseases 2021”
What is the News? The caretakers of patients with ‘rare diseases’ are not satisfied with the National Policy for Rare Diseases 2021. The Union Health Ministry recently released the policy. Rare Diseases: WHO defines a rare disease as a lifelong disease or disorder that often highly weakens an individual. It has a prevalence of 1… Continue reading Health Ministry Releases “National Policy for Rare Diseases 2021”
NITI Aayog launches “AIM-PRIME” to support science based startups
What is the News? Atal Innovation Mission(AIM), NITI Aayog in association with Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation(BMGF) launch AIM-PRIME (Program for Researchers on Innovations, Market-Readiness & Entrepreneurship). About AIM-PRIME: AIM-PRIME Program aims at promoting science-based, deep technology. For that, it will provide training and guidance over a period of 12 months. Implementation by: Venture Center… Continue reading NITI Aayog launches “AIM-PRIME” to support science based startups
Union Minister inaugurates Event for “DSIR-PRISM Scheme”
What is the News? The Union Minister for Science & Technology inaugurates the Event for Publicity of the PRISM (Promoting Innovations in Individuals, Startups, and MSMEs) scheme. About PRISM Scheme: Nodal Ministry: PRISM is an initiative of the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research(DSIR), Ministry of Science and Technology. Aim: The aim is to help… Continue reading Union Minister inaugurates Event for “DSIR-PRISM Scheme”
“International Intellectual Property Index” 2021 Released
What is the News? The International Intellectual Property Index,2021 has been released. About International Intellectual Property Index: It is an annual report that the US Chamber of Commerce Global Innovation Policy Centre(GIPC) releases. Aim: The aim of the index is to evaluate Intellectual Property rights in 53 global economies. These economies represent together over 90%… Continue reading “International Intellectual Property Index” 2021 Released
“Indian Coast Guard Ship Vajra” commissioned
What is the News? Indian Coast Guard ship ’Vajra’ commissioned formally into service. It is the 6th offshore patrol vessel to enhance coastal security. About ICGS Vajra: Larsen and Toubro Shipbuilding Ltd has indigenously designed and built the Indian Coast Guard Ship Vessel “Vajra”. Moreover, ICGS Vajra is the sixth in the series of seven… Continue reading “Indian Coast Guard Ship Vajra” commissioned
“Double Mutant” COVID Virus Variant Found
What is the News? Indian SARS-CoV-2 Consortium on Genomics (INSACOG) has been doing genome sequencing of Covid-19 Variants. It has found a unique “double mutant” virus variant in India. This variant has a unique combination of mutations, not seen anywhere else in the world. What is Double Mutation? Double Mutation is when two mutated strains… Continue reading “Double Mutant” COVID Virus Variant Found
